Made In A Pinch

Slow Cooker Bean Chili

This hearty & easy three-bean slow cooker chili is tongue-tingly delicious as well as healthy. Made with natural, real ingredients, this three bean chili recipe for the slow cooker will quickly become your new family favorite! Just watch how fast it disappears.

CourseMain Dish
CuisineAmerican

Servings	Prep Time
6-8people	15-20minutes

Cook Time

8hours

Servings	Prep Time
6-8people	15-20minutes

Cook Time

8hours

Ingredients

1lb ground beef or turkey
1 oniondiced
2-3 stalks celerydiced
¾cup diced green bell pepper
2-3cloves garlic
1can of tomato paste10.75 ounces
1can pinto or kidney beans with liquid15 ounces, could use dry beans and add liquid
1can black beansdrained (could used dry beans), 15 ounce
1can great northern or cannellini beans with liquid15 ounce, or use dry beans and add liquid
½ – 1 Tbsp chili powder
½ – 1tsp parsley
1tsp sea salt
3/4 – 1tsp dried basil
3/4 – 1tsp dried oregano
¼tsp ground black pepper
¼tsp paprikaI used smoked paprika
¾tsp cumin
¾tsp better than bouillon beef flavor
½cup rice
1cup water

Instructions

Place the meat in a skillet over medium heat and begin browning; add onion, garlic, green pepper, and celery and sauté until soft.
– Spray the slow cooker. Place the meat and veggies in the slow cooker. Add all remaining ingredients except rice and additional water.
– Cover and Cook on low 8 hours. Add rice and extra water with 1-2 hours cooking time left.

Recipe Notes

To serve, top with your choice of shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced green onions and oyster crackers!